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We had wanted to visited the Domus Aurea for some time and were thrilled when we learned it was open (briefly) for tours again. As of now, tours only go through late February/beginning of March, and then it will close again so that workers can continue to repair and restore this amazing site. Be aware that you need to book...
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This site is currently open only on weekends, and offers tours every 15 minutes or so. You can go directly to the office in the entrance and ask for the tour, which takes a bit more than one hour.
Inside you will learn about the history of this Nero's palace and see a lot of beautiful frescoes. A magnificent piece...
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We did the tour and it was brilliant. Book in advance and make sure you wear warm clothes as it was cold down there. The tour left me wanting to know more and that is always a good sign. Fantastic guide as well.

The Domus Aurea is the vast palace built by Nero, which once extended from the Foro Romano, across to the north of the Colosseum (once his lake for mock-naval battles) and to the foot of the Esquiline Hill. It's at this last point that you can visit what was once a splendid wing of south-facing rooms, loggias and gardens. But...
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I would this on your MUST see list. It is rarely open to visitors. It is cold and damp and you have to wear a hard hat. There are not a lot of frescos left but it is still amazing to walk through. It gives you a great sense of what they were able to do. It's an incredible opportunity...
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Extremely unprofessional guide. We pre-booked a tour in English, but since the group was made up of around 18 Italians and only 4 non-Italians, the guide, Mihaela I., said she would "translate". The tour ended up being conducted 90% in Italian, and in some rooms she didn't says a single sentence in English. When asked about it at the end...
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We were extremely lucky as on the day we were leaving Rome, this attraction has re-opened for pre-booked guided tours only, which we had booked.
Our tour guide was one of the archeologists, who's subject knowledge was excellent and had a passion for the projects and the finds - for me, it made the tour so much better. There have...
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If you are planning on a trip to Roma in the next few months, do yourself a favor and book a ticket on one of the tours of this incredible spot. Guided tours are given every weekend, and it is the only way to see the ruins of Nero's playground. Lined with frescos, still intact, the tour lasts a bit...
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It has a lot of history behind but it was a bit of a disappointment to get there and have everything off limits. It's a short walk from the coliseum but if it was marked down has being under a process of renovation, we would have done one less trip.

Staying in Monti

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Monti

Monti is Rome’s rebel yell. This neighborhood just west of Termini train station mixes grit with fun as it continues to fight for its reputation as a magnet for the artsy, alternative, and hipster. Every season, quirky boutiques and food spots sprout up on its cobblestone streets. The neighborhood supports unique and homegrown businesses that cater to its longtime residents as well as hipsters on the hunt. Hang out at Piazza della Madonna dei Monti anytime after lunch and you'll always find something going on.

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